About
Dr. Navi Arora is a board-certified internist who grew up in Effingham, Illinois. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2006. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical University of the Americas in Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies in 2010. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, finishing in 2013.
Dr. Arora holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and serves as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is passionate about weight management, hormone health, aesthetics, and regenerative medicine. He holds a seat on the Board of Directors of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce and serves as Medical Advisor for both Evolve Counseling and Anesthesia Labs Inc. The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce and the Effingham Daily News recognized him as a Top Community Leader Under 40. Outside the office, he enjoys time with family, golfing, and boating. His approach centers on knowing each patient well enough to treat them like a friend or family member.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Science, Biology 2006
Medical School
Medical University of the Americas, Charlestown, Nevis, West Indies
Residency
Internal Medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL (2011-2013)
Additional Training
Internship: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL (2010-2011)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Arora right for?
Dr. Arora is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician who knows them personally over the long term. Patients interested in proactive health management, including weight management and hormone health, benefit from his clinical focus. He also serves patients curious about aesthetics and regenerative medicine alongside primary care. Those who need reliable after-hours access will find his 24/7 phone availability valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Arora specializes in internal medicine with focused interests in weight management, hormone management, aesthetics, and regenerative medicine. He delivers primary care alongside these specialty interests, giving patients a broad clinical resource in one practice.
Yes. Dr. Arora holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also serves as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Arora earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical University of the Americas. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois.
Yes. Dr. Arora is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent matters outside of regular office hours.
Yes. Every office visit is with Dr. Arora directly. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Dr. Arora holds affiliation with HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Dr. Arora focuses on building a genuine long-term relationship with each patient. He aims to understand each patient's full health story. His goal is a doctor-patient relationship that feels more like a trusted friendship than a clinical transaction.
Yes. Dr. Arora was born and raised in Effingham. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce and received recognition as a Top Community Leader Under 40 from the Chamber and the Effingham Daily News.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026